Big Bees around Abelias?

nuguy(7)July 21, 2013

I have these "Big" bees, which resemble large wasps around my abelias. They seem to be burrowing at the bottom of these plants as well. I believe that I came across their identity once and found them not to be dangerous? Can someone help with the identity?

Cicada Killers are pretty benign when it comes to wasps. The males are very territorial but totally harmless. Females can pack a powerful sting but rarely do so....unkess you accidentally step on one like I did!

Cicada Killers are pretty benign when it comes to wasps. The males are very territorial but totally harmless. Females can pack a powerful sting but rarely do so....unkess you accidentally step on one like I did!